r/homegym

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About r/homegym

A subreddit devoted to working out at home.

The community at a glance

r/homegym is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts with roughly 1.2M members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 40K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tired, Gym, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention home gym, bike, and adjustable dumbbells.

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Established 2012
1.2M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +40K members
Growth: +3.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 15K members
  • 2018: 28K members
  • 2020: 172K members
  • 2021: 205K members
  • 2023: 680K members
  • 2024: 33K members
  • 2025: 31K members
  • 2026: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 178 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Here's an update to my home gym with new lighting. Any constructive advice is appreciated!
    2. Wanting to ask about this treadmill brand and if anyone knows how to change the timer so that it goes up instead of down
    3. Anyone regret buying the Dane 2.0?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Here's an update to my home gym with new lighting. Any constructive advice is appreciated! · Wanting to ask about this treadmill brand and if anyone knows how to change the timer so that it goes up instead of down · Anyone regret buying the Dane 2.0?
    3

Topics

  • Tired
    25 posts in the past month
    #1
    Tired
    25
  • Gym
    17 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gym
    17
  • Looking For
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    13
  • Rack
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Rack
    10
  • Hom
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hom
    9

Flair

  • Home Gym Pictures 📷
    30 posts in the past month
    1. A little different
    2. After 4 weeks, it’s finally ready
    3. My basement homegym
    #1
    Home Gym Pictures 📷
    A little different · After 4 weeks, it’s finally ready · My basement homegym
    30
  • Equipment ⚙
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Finally got it together
    2. Fringe Sport Fenri
    3. Wide Cable Fly Setup with Rogue FM-6, Bullet Pulley and Stray Dog Strength GOAT Arms
    #2
    Equipment ⚙
    Finally got it together · Fringe Sport Fenri · Wide Cable Fly Setup with Rogue FM-6, Bullet Pulley and Stray Dog Strength GOAT Arms
    8
  • DIY 🔨
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Wooden Dumbbell Rack
    2. I built pull-up bar!
    3. DIY Back Hyperextension for rack
    #3
    DIY 🔨
    Wooden Dumbbell Rack · I built pull-up bar! · DIY Back Hyperextension for rack
    5
  • Product Review
    1 post in the past month
    1. Force USA M20 first impressions
    #4
    Product Review
    Force USA M20 first impressions
    1
  • TARGETED TALKS 🎯
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best Cardio Equipment
    #5
    TARGETED TALKS 🎯
    Best Cardio Equipment
    1

Product recommendations

  • home gym
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best products / brands for a small home gym
    2. Best Brand / Products for small home gym
    3. Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    #1
    home gym
    Best products / brands for a small home gym · Best Brand / Products for small home gym · Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    8
  • bike
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025
    2. Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support
    3. Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    #2
    bike
    Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025 · Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support · Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    6
  • adjustable dumbbells
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    3. Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    #3
    adjustable dumbbells
    Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    4
  • squat rack
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    2. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    3. Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    #4
    squat rack
    Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    3
  • barbell collar
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    #5
    barbell collar
    Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy · Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/homegym for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/homegym free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/homegym have?
Roughly 1.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/homegym on?
r/homegym runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/homegym cover?
On the Hive Index, r/homegym is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/homegym?
You can join r/homegym by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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